Are you switching to Moov primarily because of the color? I don't use any of these devices although I'm starting to get tempted. The sleep monitor is the part that interests me, actually, rather than the movement tracker.

I bought a FitBit Force at Christmas, and although I like it overall, it only comes in two colors - black and grey/blue (the picture in the article is the FitBit flex). I e-mailed FitBit a month ago and there were no plans to make the force in any other colors, they recommended the fob. I also asked FitBit about adding the functionality of heart rate monitoring and was told that wouldn't happen. I ordered two of the Moov units to be shipped in July becuase it appears that feature for feature, the Moov is a better deal although I like the sleek design of the FitBit, the fitness coach of the Moov is too awesome to pass up.

This is the same advice I give everybody, and as a former fatty who is now in great shape, I believe I'm an authority on this topic. Forget all this type of gear. If you want to get into shape, do 20 to 25 minutes of moderately difficulty cardio 3 or 4 times a week. Jogging, swimming, exercise bike, whatever. Work just hard enough to break into a light sweat. Don't try for too much too soon. No, cleaning your house or playing with the dog DOES NOT COUNT. Going on a hike every month and a half, when you're not too busy from work, will do you no good, either. Make it a habit. No matter who your are, you'll either find an hour 1 1/4 a week to exercise, or many hours a week in the cardiologist's office.

In a couple of months, it'll become a habit and you'll be on autopilot.

These types of high-tech gadgets, while impressive technically, will only distract you from the simple task you need to do to succeed.

Nice but this gadget doesn't seem to take into consideration angle of inclination when cycling uphill, which I do on a daily basis. Just distance. MOOV et al will certainly need to recalibrate its tech to be useful to those of us whose exercise endeavors don't travel a predictable route.

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